Wow, what a bummer (but a pretty hilarious one, nonetheless). I've heard that Heeren is one of the cooler upper echelon pros.

Maybe he's a wee bit HIGHER than those "upper echelon" pros.
Well, some of em anyway.

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After two rounds, my analysis shows that this years course is playing about 4-6 strokes harder than last year. The course is a par 68 (last year, a 68 was rated at 1002 for 3/4 rounds). This year a 75 first round is (unofficially) rated a 1000 and second round it took a 74. I'm sure the ratings will continue to get closer to last years as the week goes on.

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I think the scoring difference is due mainly to the disappearance of the Buncrs combined with all OB shots played from previous lie. That sounds hellish. I played the course without all the OB once, and it's hard enough that way. I can't remember what I scored, but that's just because I hadn't taken a Calculus class yet, and was unable to add up my score.

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Anyone getting live coverage? All I see is a replay of round 1. Wouldn't play be under way by now for round 3? Will we see it on the Livestream?

Coverage doesn't start til 1:15pm eastern...that's 10:15am here! BTW congrats to Jordan Mardis (Idaho player) who shot a 72 for his last round today! He said he was shooting even par going into 17 but had some trouble on 17 and 18. Still a super solid round for a 951 rated guy! Also looks like one of the European women (908 rated) shot a 72...crazy!

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I know that's the reason, I was just providing some data showing how much harder the course is compared to last year.

Interesting fact however: Last year, Nikko shot a 62 first round, and a 61 second round. This year, he shot a 61 first round and a 62 second round. It's just like TD Jonathan Poole said, "[It] separates the great players from the really good players."

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Anyone getting live coverage? All I see is a replay of round 1. Wouldn't play be under way by now for round 3? Will we see it on the Livestream?

It is fun to watch, but also really frustrating in what you get to see. Waiting over an hour watching hole 16 for Dion and Nate's group, getting closer and closer....and then.....we'll be right back after a Vibram commercial and then over to the lead card. Understandable but

Still very cool to watch live from my computer.

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It is fun to watch, but also really frustrating in what you get to see. Waiting over an hour watching hole 16 for Dion and Nate's group, getting closer and closer....and then.....we'll be right back after a Vibram commercial and then over to the lead card. Understandable but

Still very cool to watch live from my computer.

Yeah, the coverage is rough to say the least. Keep in mind that this type of coverage is in its infancy. As you said, it is very cool to watch disc golf streaming live. It will only improve.

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The guys at discgolfplanet.tv are doing an excellent job bringing us coverage from the USDGC, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this week. Hit the donation button to support this movement and watch it grow.